Senior Information Officer (National)
The Somalia NGO Consortium brings together local and international NGOs working in Somalia.
This recruitment is managed through CARE Somalia, an International NGO working in Somalia.
Position Description
- Reporting to the
Consortium Director, the primary role of the Senior Information Officer is
- Gathering,
analyzing and repackaging information for use by a wide range of
audiences.
- Research and
write targeted information products. Support Consortium advocacy efforts
through writing and facilitating relevant advocacy products. Develop press
briefings and talking points as required.
- Uphold strong
links to key media contacts and member PI leads.
- Facilitate
technical meetings.
- Support Director
in development of grant proposals and reports when required.
- This position is
Nairobi-based with limited travel to Somalia.
Person
Specifications
- At least a
Bachelor in Political Sciences, International Relations, Development
Studies, Humanitarianism, Information Management or any other equivalent
degree. Masters degree will be a strong advantage.
- 4 years of
experience in positions requiring high level information management.
Demonstrated ability to write well structured well researched reports
easily accessible to multiple audience.
- Minimum 1 year
of Somalia experience and the Somali context.
- Experience with
advocacy/lobbying (NGO or other stakeholder).
- Demonstrable
experience working with the media (local and international).
- Previous
experience working with an NGO is a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated
capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of
initiative and engagement.
- Demonstrated
ability to work in a multicultural team and to coordinate with diverse
stakeholders.
- Language: Fluent
English with excellent writing capacity. Knowledge of Somali a strong
advantage.
- Excellent
knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet. Capacity to
manage/maintain/update websites in all its aspects (upload information).
Regional Program Support Manager
Care
International East and Central Africa Regional Office is seeking to recruit a
Regional Program Support Manager.
Job Summary
The Regional Program Support Manager will be responsible for supporting and coordinating the Financial, Budgetting and Expenditure process in the Regional East and Central Africa Management Unit ( ECARMU).
He/she will be in charge of providing advice to the ECARMU and Country Offices (CO’s) on a range of budgetary issues to ensure the correct and consistent application of financial rules, regulations, policies and procedures .
Key Areas of Accountability
Regional
East & Central Management Unit (ECARMU) Finance and Procurement Management:
- Supports the
ECARMU in close collaboration with DRD- PS on all financial and budget
matters; Contributes in the preparation of ECARMU budgets including upload
into CARE Budget Module (ADP); Reviews all ECARMU monthly expenditure
reports that provide management guidance for decision making.
Country
Office ( CO) Finance & Program Support :
- Follow up and
Monitor progress of agreed CO implementation plans; Report and provide
appropriate support to the CO’s and ECARMU for management action; Periodic
Finance and PS assessments and spots checks reviews; audit recommendations
& follow up
Communication
support:
- Maintains
communications within ECARMU Office, Shared Service Centre , HQ and
Country Offices with regard to Finance and PS reports.
Qualifications
and Experience
- University
Degree in Finance or equivalent
- 5 - 7 Years
Experience in Finance and office management (or administration)
- Knowledge of
finance and budget management
- Advanced
computer skills , including spreadsheets and database applications
- Hands on
experience of an Enterprise Resource planning system
- High degree of
accuracy to ensure correctness of financial information
- Ability to
prepare reports and articulate emerging issues and defend recommendations
- Is at ease and
works well in a multicultural and diverse environment
For
a Detailed Job Description contact CARE International Offices at + 254 20
2807000/434845/7
Email your application to recruit@som.care.org by May 31st 2013.
All
applications should be accompanied by a CV with daytime telephone contacts and
contact details for three referees.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity, therefore women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only Short listed candidates will be contacted.
